Another fruitful week at PFBlog! In week 6, more than 50 articles had been added to the network -- a weekly record! PFBlog Network now boasts over 1,000 posts in 14 channels. Enjoy!

Here is a summary last week's highlights:

Recommendation for the Week

• Free Money Finance offers two-part series of how to get out of debt. A must read if you are in debt: Part 1, Part 2.

Bloggers' Personal Stories

• The Oracle of Ohama warns of a housing bubble. Jim took it into consideration in his house hunt.
• JLP is conducting some experiment to raise money-smart kids.
• Prospect is weighing (financial) pros and cons of living with parents.
• Sadi is sharing her net worth progress in April.
• Cannot find gold channel "Financial Cognition?" The name is changed to Five Cent Nickel. Enjoy!
• Sadi is shutting off the land line to save more money.
• Fg is making all the trade-off decisions when it comes to auto insurance.

Personal Finance Resources

• Arbee compares the prepaid cell phone plans available in Canada. Virgin Mobile stands out as the winner. (MM has the same recommendation for US customers.)
• Flexo reviews the highest-paying savings and check accounts in the market. Your emergency fund can earn 3.30% APY now. Find it out.
• At Reasoned Investing, BA keeps tracking of Jim Cramer's Mad Money. Check out the daily archive: 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6.
• JLP offers a quick recap of Brian Tracy's book: Seven-Step Plan for Achieving Your Goals.
• The cost of raising a child? $250,000. That is, excluding college expenses.
• MM's conclusion for the new Series EE Savings Bonds: a 100% bad deal.

Personal Finance Tips

• Said offers an excellent review of the dark secrets of the Rush Card, the Visa-logo prepaid debit card.
• What's good about banking and credit card fees? At least they tell you a lesson.
• Short of cash? Try eight unusual ways to create cash.
• Proven stock tip: Sell in May and go away.

PFBlog Tip of the Week: Contact The Bloggers

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